Airport guide
Flying into Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
Every venue below has BMI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 4.1 miles from downtown Bloomington in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 8 venues with 98 upcoming events (as of Nov 10, 2026); the closest is Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts at 4 miles.
Venues nearest BMI
| Venue | City | From BMI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts | Bloomington | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 19 | None | Hotels |
| The Castle Theatre | Bloomington | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 14 | None | Hotels |
| Grossinger Motors Arena | Bloomington | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 40 | None | Hotels |
| Braden Auditorium | Normal | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| Hancock Stadium | Normal | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| CEFCU Arena | Normal | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 14 | None | Hotels |
| Five Points Caterpillar Performing Arts Center | Washington | 31 mi (49.8 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center | Peoria | 36 mi (57.3 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near BMI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BMI is the first airport for, counted Nov 10, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 8 | The Castle Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 6 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 3 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 8 | Braden Auditorium | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 4 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 1 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 1 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 2 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 2 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 8 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 4 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 2 | Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near BMI
The Kitchen Dwellers & Dogs In A Pile
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $63.00View TicketsDeana Carter
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $67.00View TicketsWait Wait...Don't Tell Me
Braden Auditorium, Normal, Illinois
From about $32.00View TicketsMitchell Tenpenny
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $44.00View TicketsMr. Phi Significant
Braden Auditorium, Normal, Illinois
From about $17.00View TicketsLoudernow
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $40.00View TicketsBloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $21.00View TicketsMaggie Rose
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $32.00View TicketsBloomington Bison vs. Wheeling Nailers
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $26.00View TicketsCommunity Laff Jam Comedy Tour
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $54.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: The Kitchen Dwellers & Dogs In A Pile
- Nov 12: Deana Carter
- Nov 13: Mitchell Tenpenny
- Nov 14: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
- Nov 15: Bloomington Bison vs. Wheeling Nailers
- Dec 17: Community Laff Jam Comedy Tour
When events near BMI happen
- 78% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 39 of 66 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BMI serves
| City | Events | From BMI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 73 | 4.1 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Normal | 20 | 5.1 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Peoria | 3 | 39 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Washington | 2 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from downtown Bloomington?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is 4.1 miles (6.6 km) from downtown Bloomington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is BMI from Grossinger Motors Arena?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is 4.2 miles from Grossinger Motors Arena in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to BMI?
Of the venues BMI is the first airport we list for, the closest are Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts (4 miles), The Castle Theatre (4 miles) and Grossinger Motors Arena (4.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near BMI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 49 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues BMI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 8. Counted as of Nov 10, 2026.
